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Drunk driver shoots gun in confrontation with pedestrians in Pulaski Heights
Leon Mitchell Leathers By Joe Johnson A Winterville man was arrested last Thursday night after he shot a gun during a confrontation with...

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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Search for Jackson County woman with medical issues
The following was issued at 11:55 a.m. today by Jackson County Emergency Management: 🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨 Name: Barbara Martin DOB:...

Classic City News
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Porterhouse Grill worker found dead in downtown parking deck
By Joe Johnson An employee of a popular Athens steakhouse was found dead in his car last week. Coworkers at Porterhouse Grill on East...

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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Residents rail against harmful massive federal tax and spending legislation
The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia 10: Several Athens residents were among the speakers from across northeast Georgia who...

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Jul 7, 20253 min read


Grand jury votes against aggravated assault on police officer charge
By Joe Johnson A grand jury has declined to indict a man who was accused of assaulting an officer after cutting his wrist in an apparent...

Classic City News
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Man found guilty of murdering woman as she held their baby
A man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a woman in the woods behind a daycare while she held their child. A DeKalb County jury...

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Jul 6, 20252 min read


Independence Day observed by reading of founding documents on steps of Athens City Hall
The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia 10: Around 80 people gathered at Athens City Hall on Friday morning to celebrate the...

Classic City News
Jul 5, 20251 min read


7 injured by July 4th boat explosion on Lake Lanier
A Fourth of July celebration on Lake Lanier turned tragic when a boat exploded, injuring seven people, including a child. The explosion...

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Jul 5, 20251 min read


Woman indicted for stabbing partner with scissors
Amanda Dawn Brown By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a 35-year-old Athens woman who was arrested after using scissors...

Classic City News
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Teen indicted for armed robbery committed as juvenile
By Joe Johnson A teenager has been indicted as an adult for an armed robbery he allegedly committed as a juvenile. Brayden Michael Gaddy...

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Jul 5, 20251 min read


Athens man indicted on drug trafficking and weapons charges
James Quinton Lumpkin By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Athens man for trafficking drugs and illegal...

Classic City News
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Popular Taco restaurant heavily damaged by fire
By Joe Johnson A popular restaurant specializing that specialized in serving up tacos was abruptly shut down Thursday afternoon by a...

Classic City News
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Firefighters at scene of Jefferson Road restaurant fire
Photos by Jeff Snowden Firefighters Thursday afternoon remain on the scene of a fire off Jefferson Road. The public was notified about...

Classic City News
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Woman defends self with pepper spray in domestic violence incident
Rodney Bernard Edwards By Joe Johnson A 34-year-old woman was out with friends when she received a call from her daughter asking her to...

Classic City News
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Woman reports uncomfortable experience with “channeling” massage therapist
Stock photo By Joe Johnson A 48-year-old woman from Winterville has filed a report with police concerning an uncomfortable experience she...

Classic City News
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Stranger jumps into pickup truck, man drives until police find him
Joshua Adam Singletary By Joe Johnson An Athens man was pulling into his home on McNutts Creek Drive the evening of June 20th when...

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Jul 3, 20251 min read


First annual 706 Day celebration in Bishop Park
Athens, GA – The Classic City is set to shine on Saturday, July 6th AKA 7/06 as the community comes together for the highly anticipated...

Classic City News
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Waffle House ends egg surcharge
Waffle House has dropped its 50-cent-per-egg surcharge. The Georgia-based chain announced the temporary surcharge in February amid a...

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Jul 2, 20251 min read


Smoke billowed and sparks flew from reckless driver’s wheel-less car
Robert Mitchal Rowe By Joe Johnson A 67-year-old Winder man was arrested early the morning of June 20th for driving a car that was...

Classic City News
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Parolee arrested for gunplay outside Athens apartments
Cody McGowan Hall By Joe Johnson Cody Hall, a 32-year old paroled felon was arrested early the morning of June 13th outside of his...

Classic City News
Jul 2, 20251 min read
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